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AJ05 WEP

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,465 mi
Last recorded165,465 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 WEP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 165,465 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf brake back plate corroded

nsr brake back plate corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2015 165,465 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nsf brake back plate corroded

nsr brake back plate corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 148,349 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 148,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 141,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear discs showing signs of age

Pass 3 Jan 2012 130,319 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 120,439 miles

rear washer inop

Pass 6 Jan 2010 95,208 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 95,206 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 69,795 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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AJ05 WEP is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 95,772 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ05 WEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ05 WEP registered?

AJ05 WEP is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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